Infection Transmission Control Systems

ABSTRACT

An infection transmission control system is provided. The system can include pliable grips configured to wrap around a surface of a publicly used object. The system can include a securing mechanism structured to hold in place the pliable grips around the publicity used object and wherein the pliable grips when engaged with the securing mechanism form a layer which is structured to minimize physical contact between a user of the system and the surface of the publicly used object. Further, a finger pointer protection system is provided. The system includes a conductive silicon fingertip protective cap configured to fit on a person&#39;s index finger. The system also includes a fingertip storage container structured to allow storage of the silicon fingertip protective cap securely. The pliable grips and the fingertip protective cap can be created in a disposable version.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to provisional application 63/108,943filed on Nov. 3, 2020, and is incorporated herein by reference in itsentirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to infection transmission control systems,and particularly to infection transmission control systems forminimizing infectious disease transmission when various members of thepublic utilize the same objects by providing a protective interfacebetween a surface of the objects and members of the public.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Previous attempts to create surface disease infection protection byutilizing reusable, convenient, cost-effective systems have beenunsuccessful. In many instances, a variety of actions by owners ofbusinesses to continuous clean equipment are typically non-reusableand/or non-sanitary. Further, there were no efforts to provide aprotective layer between users and an object they are touching withtheir hands. Reusability, unable to sanitize, and cost-effectivenesshave been factors in not having effective and durable options forproviding protective layers between a user's hands and the surfaces ofthe object. Further, current systems and processes, due to theirnon-reusability, make these current systems and processes very expensiveand time consuming.

Accordingly, there is an established need for infection transmissioncontrol systems which solve at least one of the aforementioned problems.Further, there is an established need for infection transmission controlsystems, having various forms, that help a user to provide protectionagainst infectious disease transmission when they touch surfaces ofobjects.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

According to an aspect of the present invention, an infectiontransmission control system is provided. The system can include pliablegrips configured to wrap around a surface of a publicly used object. Thesystem can include a securing mechanism structured to hold in place thepliable grips around the publicity used object and wherein the pliablegrips when engaged with the securing mechanism form a layer which isstructured to minimize physical contact between a user of the system andthe surface of the publicly used object.

According to another aspect of the present invention, Further, a fingerpointer protection system is provided. The system includes a conductivesilicon fingertip protective cap configured to fit on a person's indexfinger. The system also includes a fingertip storage containerstructured to allow storage of the conductive silicon fingertipprotective cap securely.

In embodiments, the system includes materials, the materials includerubber, plastic, metals, ceramics, leather, conductive silicon and/orsilicon.

In embodiments, the system can include pliable and shapeable conductivesilicon finger pointer exterior surface such that the finger pointerprotective cap allows safe and effective interaction with a plurality ofuser surfaces which may flat, convex, concave, slanted or embedded witha surface. Such examples include gas station payment boards, ATMmachines, touch screens, shopping market checkout stations, raised keyboards on laptops and desktop computers.

In embodiments, the system can include variable thickness such that thefinger pointer protective cap buffers ambient temperatures. Examplesinclude being able to utilize the finger pointer protective cap inextreme cold and extreme hot areas such as in Alaska and Death Valley.

In embodiments, the system can include materials designed to bereusable, cleanable, and being able to be sanitized.

In embodiments, the system can include dissolvable materials so that thefinger pointer protective cap can be disposable. The materials caninclude dissolvable plastics and other thin coverings that are watersoluble enabling the system to be one time use and disposable.

In embodiments, the system can be configurable in size. This featureallows for having different sizes designed for small children, men,women, personnel of larger stature, as well as personnel of smallerstature.

In an aspect, the system can include the publicly used object includesshopping carts, subway handrails, gas station pump handles, credit cardpayment systems, and/or gym equipment.

An embodiment of the present invention can be wherein the pliable gripsinclude at least 2 components which when snapped together form asandwich style object protection covering two opposite sides and providephysical separation between surfaces of the sandwich style object and auser's hands.

In another embodiment, the system can also include wherein the fingertipstorage container includes a keychain securing mechanism designed toallow securing of the fingertip storage container to the keychain.

In another aspect, the system can include sanitize-able components, thesanitize-able components designed to allow for cleaning in a dishwasher,cleaning in an autoclave, and/or a sterilizer.

In another aspect, the system reduces exposure to harm to your fingerand hands

In embodiments, the system can protect fingertips and hands fromsubstances, dirt, liquids, particles, dust, moderate temperatures hot orcold, germs, bacteria

In embodiments, the cup part of the Sani Tip has a rim that the tip popsinto and locks into place

These and other features and advantages will become apparent from thefollowing detailed description of illustrative embodiments thereof,which is to be read in connection with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The features and advantages of the present invention will be betterunderstood when the Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodimentsgiven below is considered in conjunction with the figures provided.

FIG. 1 is a side view of a a finger pointer protection system inaccordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a system in accordance with anembodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a side view of a finger pointer in accordance with anembodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is an exploded view of an embodiment utilizing a sandwichingmode, in accordance with one non-limiting embodiment of the presentinvention;

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a fixture in accordance with onenon-limiting embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present inventionwrapped around a handle.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention will now be described more fully hereinafter withreference to the accompanying drawings, in which preferred embodimentsof the invention are shown. This invention may, however, be embodied inmany different forms and should not be construed as limited to theembodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided sothat this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fullyconvey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. Likenumbers refer to like elements throughout.

As shown in FIG. 1 the functional aspects of finger pointer and itscontainer are shown. The finger pointer protective cap 102 fits over anindex finger 201 of a user. The finger pointer protective cap 102includes a contoured tip 104 which allows firm control of the fingerpointer protective cap 102. Further, the finger pointer protective cap102 can be stored in a finger tip storage container 106.

As best seen in FIG. 2 the various evolutions of placing a fingerpointer on an index figure and storing the finger pointer in itscontainer are shown. Finger pointer protective cap 102 fits over anindex finger 201 of a user. The finger pointer protective cap 102includes a contoured tip 104 which allows positive control. The systemalso includes a fingertip storage container 106. The fingertip storagecontainer 106 includes an internal liner 108 which is configured toreceive the finger pointer protective cap 102.

Turning to FIG. 3, an embodiment showing a connection with a key chainis displayed. As shown the finger pointer protective cap 102 can beinserted into the finger pointer storage container 106 internal liner108. The system can include a key chain securing mechanism 110 whichallows connecting the finger pointer storage container 106 to a keychain holder 203.

Referencing FIG. 4 an exploded view of a sandwiching infectiontransmission control system is shown. The system can include left andright external sides 112 and 114 of the sandwiching system. The systemcan also include internal left and right hand sides 116 and 118 of thesandwiching system

Likewise, FIG. 5 displays opposite sides of a sandwiching infectiontransmission control system is shown. Left and right hand internal sides120 and 122 are configured to interlock by manually moving the left andright hand sides 120 and 122 in opposite directions to lock themechanism in place.

FIG. 6 displays a pliable grip in the form of a sheet 130. The sheetcontains a securing mechanism 132 such that when the grip is wrappedaround a publicly used object and the securing mechanism is engaged togo around the publicly used object it forms a protective layer 136between the publicly used object and the users hand. Further the systemcan include a storage pouch 134 that can store the sheet 130 when not inuse.

Since many modifications, variations, and changes in detail can be madeto the described preferred embodiments of the invention, it is intendedthat all matters in the foregoing description and shown in theaccompanying drawings be interpreted as illustrative and not in alimiting sense. Furthermore, it is understood that any of the featurespresented in the embodiments may be integrated into any of the otherembodiments unless explicitly stated otherwise. The scope of theinvention should be determined by the appended claims and their legalequivalents.

The present invention has been described with reference to the preferredembodiments, it should be noted and understood that variousmodifications and variations can be crafted by those skilled in the artwithout departing from the scope and spirit of the invention.Accordingly, the foregoing disclosure should be interpreted asillustrative only and is not to be interpreted in a limiting sense.Further it is intended that any other embodiments of the presentinvention that result from any changes in application or method of useor operation, method of manufacture, shape, size, or materials which arenot specified within the detailed written description or illustrationscontained herein are considered within the scope of the presentinvention.

What is claimed is:
 1. An infection transmission control systemcomprising: pliable grips configured to wrap around a surface of apublicly used object; a securing mechanism structured to hold in placethe pliable grips around the publicity used object; and wherein thepliable grips when engaged with the securing mechanism form a layerwhich is structured to minimize physical contact between a user of thesystem and the surface of the publicly used object.
 2. The system asrecited in claim 1 wherein the system includes materials, the materialsinclude rubber, plastic, metals, ceramics, leather, and/or siliconand/or conductive silicon.
 3. The system as recited in claim 1 whereinthe publicly used object includes shopping carts, subway handrails, gasstation pump handles, credit card payment systems, and/or gym equipment.4. The system as recited in claim 1 wherein the pliable grips include atleast 2 components which when snapped together form a sandwich styleobject protection covering two opposite sides and provide physicalseparation between surfaces of the sandwich style object and a user'shands.
 5. The system as recited in claim wherein the system componentsare sandwiched and rolled into a cylinder shape designed for storagepurposes.
 6. The system as recited in claim 1 wherein the pliable gripsinclude flat sheets configured to wrap around shopping cart handles. 7.A finger pointer protection system comprising: A conductive siliconfingertip protective cap configured to fit on a person's index finger;and a fingertip storage container structured to allow storage of thesilicon fingertip protective cap securely.
 8. The system as recited inclaim 6 wherein the fingertip storage container includes a keychainsecuring mechanism designed to allow securing of the fingertip storagecontainer to the keychain and/or carabiner.